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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was manufactured 5 months after the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL80 grades versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung TL220

 CL80 TL220 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung CL80

 TL220 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL220

 CL80 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 against the TL220.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and TL220.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (160g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
60
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
has focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung CL80Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as ST5500 ST500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $90